Accountant

Location: Forbes, MN

Cleveland-Cliffs is looking for an Accountant to participate in monthly close activities, including preparing and recording journal entries, compiling reports, and completing assigned account reconciliations. Supports the Payroll Department by approving weekly timecards and generating reports. Collaborates closely with the Accounting Manager, Payroll, and various other departments. Must demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Perform assigned month-end accounting activities, including journal entries, reporting, and account reconciliations.

• Provide information and support for annual external audit.

• Track vessel and train shipments, communicate with shipping dock, and manage related payments.

• Perform weekly timekeeping duties and provide bi-weekly reports to Payroll.

• Calculate monthly accruals for royalties and compile quarterly payment requests.

• Cross train with Section Manager Accounting to provide backup for daily/weekly tasks.

• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and special projects as requested.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualfications:

• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines, goal oriented.

• Attention to detail.

• Take initiative, professional curiosity, drive to understand the business.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (not required) or related field.

• 2-5 years of experience in public accounting and/or private industry with knowledge of accounting and finance.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail tocareers@clevelandcliffs.comor call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.